CPU Name

TDP

Frequency

1ku Price

AMD Athlon™ II X2 255

65 W

3.1 GHz

$74

AMD Athlon™ II X3 440

95 W

3.0 GHz

$84

AMD Athlon™ II X4 635

95 W

2.9 GHz

$119

AMD Phenom™ II X2 555

80 W

3.2 GHz

$99

AMD Phenom™ II X4 910e

65 W

2.6 GHz

$169

Con l’introduzione di questi nuovi processori AMD riconferma il suo impegno nel massimizzare l’esperienza degli utenti grazie all’introduzione di piattaforme efficienti e performanti.

Il nuovo AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition, che offre 3.2 Ghz di frequenza, rappresenta la scelta ideale per coloro che desiderano un processore dal prezzo contenuto ma potente.

Il nuovo AMD Athlon II X4 635 è progettato invece per offrire elevate prestazioni quad-core e risponde perfettamente alle esigenze degli utenti di applicazioni multitasking.

Insieme alle recenti schede grafiche della serie ATI Radeon HD 5800 e al chipset serie 7, i nuovi processori AMD Phenom II e Athlon II offrono ai consumatori:

–         esperienze di intrattenimento HD senza precedenti

–         supporto alla libreria grafica DirectX 11

–         efficienza energetica

–         prestazioni multitasking

–         compatibilità socket AM3 con schede madri basate sui chipset AMD 800 di prossima generazione

–         ottimizzazione per Window 7

Di seguito la notizia in dettaglio, in inglese.

Per ulteriori informazioni:

Simon Solotko – AMD Public Relations (512) 602-4851 – [email protected]

Anna Carzana, + 39 02.3008161, [email protected]  
Luisella Lucchini, + 39 02 700251, [email protected]

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AMD Introduces Sub-$100 AMD Phenom™ II Processor and AMD Athlon™ II Processors

 for Mainstream Desktop Computing Market

—    New AMD Phenom™ II processors and AMD Athlon™ II processors deliver advanced computing per dollar for multiple desktop product form factors —

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Jan. 25, 2010

What:         AMD (NYSE:AMD) today expanded its AMD Phenom™ II and AMD Athlon™ II processor families for desktop with several new processors designed to give mainstream consumers advanced performance capabilities from their desktop PCs at increasingly attractive price points. As desktop PCs continue trending toward smaller form factors, AMD remains committed to maximizing the user experience by bringing platform technology integration, efficiency and performance benefits to consumers. Examples of the new processor offerings from AMD include:

·               The new AMD Phenom™ II X2 555 Black Edition processor, AMD’s fastest dual-core desktop processor to date at 3.2 GHz, is an ideal choice for the budget-conscious consumer’s Microsoft® Windows® 7 system platform at an affordable $99 Suggested System Builder Price (SSBP).1

·               The new AMD Athlon™ II X4 635 processor is designed to provide exceptional quad-core performance to handle the demands of multitasking and multi-threaded applications.

Why:           Continuing its commitment to providing high performance at affordable prices, AMD meets the computing needs of mainstream consumers with these new processors — from gamers to social media devotees. This variety and value enables OEMs and system builders to develop compelling PC solutions optimized for Windows 7.

Who:              The new additions to the AMD Phenom™ II and AMD Athlon™ II processor lines are great choices for consumers interested in HD entertainment,2 casual gaming, digital file editing and social-media networking.

Benefits:     When combined with the latest generation of ATI Radeon™ 5800 Series graphics cards and AMD 7-series chipsets, these new AMD Phenom II and AMD Athlon II processors can provide consumers with optimal user experience and capabilities such as:

·               Brilliant HD entertainment experience2

·               Support for DirectX® 11 gaming feature

·               Exceptional energy efficiency with dynamic power management

·               Socket AM3 compatibility for flexibility and compatibility with motherboards based on the upcoming AMD 800-series chipset

·               Advanced multitasking performance

·               Optimized for Windows 71 and the latest sleek desktop designs

Pricing:

CPU Name

TDP

Frequency

1ku Price

AMD Athlon™ II X2 255

65 W

3.1 GHz

$74

AMD Athlon™ II X3 440

95 W

3.0 GHz

$84

AMD Athlon™ II X4 635

95 W

2.9 GHz

$119

AMD Phenom™ II X2 555

80 W

3.2 GHz

$99

AMD Phenom™ II X4 910e

65 W

2.6 GHz

$169

Resources:

·         More information on AMD Athlon™ II processor model numbers and comparisons is available here.

·         More information on AMD Phenom™ II processor model numbers and comparisons is available here.

·         Follow all news from the AMD Desktop team on Twitter at @AMDDesktop

·         Read more from AMD bloggers about AMD at Home

·        Check out what they have to say about AMD at Play

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated to collaborating with customers and technology partners to ignite the next generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.

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AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Phenom, Radeon, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

1 Windows® 7 capable PC configuration required for full Windows® 7 experience.  For details see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/system-requirements.aspx. 

2 HD capable monitor required.